臬 (niè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 臬 (niè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 臬 (niè) means "target; standard; boundary". with 10 strokes and the radical 自.

Q: How do you write 臬 stroke by stroke?

臬 has 10 strokes. The radical is 自. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 臬 and 臭?

臬 (niè) and 臭 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 臬?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 自. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 臬?

Common words containing 臬 include: 圭臬 (guī niè) — Criterion; standard; benchmark; 臬台 (niè tái) — provincial judge (historical title); 臬司 (niè sī) — Provincial Judicial Commissioner (in ancient China)..

How to Write 臬

The character 臬 (niè) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 自 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

臬 is pronounced niè in Mandarin Chinese. It means target; standard; boundary.

Common Words with 臬

圭臬 guī niè

Criterion; standard; benchmark

臬台 niè tái

provincial judge (historical title)

臬司 niè sī

Provincial Judicial Commissioner (in ancient China).

Example Sentences

这被奉为行为圭臬。

zhè bèi fèng wéi xíng wéi guī niè

This is regarded as a standard for behavior.

臬台是古代的官职。

niè tái shì gǔ dài de guān zhí

Nietai was an official post in ancient China.

臬司主管司法事务。

niè sī zhǔ guǎn sī fǎ shì wù

The Provincial Judicial Commissioner was in charge of judicial affairs.

Similar Characters

臭 chòu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 臬

What does 臬 (niè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 臬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 臬 and 臭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 臬?

What common words use 臬?

How to Write 臬 (niè)